What happened on September 11 wasn't the first act of war, it was the most unspeakable act of murder and terrorism. But it was construed by a very small group of people - there is no army out there in the dark waiting to take over America. It's like being stung by a bee and going out and smashing up a beehive, and thinking you've solved the problem. There are more beehives out there; more bees will come. But they're bees. They're not grizzly bears.

I came into this whole business by going to see Rock Against Racism gigs with the Clash.

I've had songs written during the Falklands war, and during the first Gulf war I got letters from soldiers saying they were listening to these songs, like Island of no return.

If you thought the army was here protecting people like yourself, I've some news for you, we're here to defend wealth.

All the great political music was made at the height of political confrontations.

I'm celebrating my love for you with a pint of beer and a new tattoo

Money maketh man a tory, don't fire that assumption at me, I like toast as much as anyone but not for breakfast, dinner and tea